Any property owner that owns rental property within the city is required to register the dwelling with the Rental Department. The registration process includes submitting the application and $100 inspection fee. An inspection of the exterior of the property is required prior to issuance of the rental occupancy certificate.

The Building Department is responsible for the enforcement of the applicable building codes for various aspects of Commercial and Residential Construction. This includes a plan review as required, inspections of work performed under permit, and registration of all contractor performing work. The following is a list of work that would require a permit:

**NOTE: if requesting permits by mail, a self-addressed stamped envelope must be provided.**

NOTIFICATION OF FORECLOSURE FILING

"Any person who files a complaint for foreclosure involving real property located within the City of Parma Heights on which there is a building or structure shall notify the City of the filing of the foreclosure complaint and shall file a complete copy of the foreclosure complaint with the Director of Public Service within ten (10) days after the filing of the complaint with the relevant court. The notice to the City shall be on a form prescribed by the director of Public Service." - excerpt from Ordinance No. 2011-14

PROPERTY MAINTENANCEProperty maintenance inspectors ensure that the Property Maintenance Code is properly enforced. The code requires that all properties and structures, including both residential and commercial, are being well maintained. The following is a list of commonly addressed items: routine lawn & shrubbery maintenance, weed control, gutters and downspouts being cleaned & securely attached, peeling and chipping paint, repair/replacement of broken concrete drives & walks, etc. All property owners are responsible for the continual upkeep of their property. The goal of the property maintenance inspection program is to preserve the quality of properties through proper maintenance.